What are the pros and cons of requiring that the amount of trans fat that food items contain be indicated on the food labels?


Pro: Increases consumer awareness and ability to make better food choices. Many food manufacturers have changed food preparation and processing methods in order to decrease or eliminate trans fatty acids from many foods. Con: Food manufacturers are still allowed to label foods as "trans fat-free" if a serving has <0.5 g trans fatty acids, and list "0 g trans fat" on its label and list "shortening" or "partially-hydrogenated vegetable oil" on the Nutrition Facts label. This has caused enough concern that some cities have created trans fat-free zones.

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Identify a benefit to teens who participate in family meals at least 6 days per week.

a. improved academic outcomes b. less likely to use alcohol c. improved dietary intake d. All of these are correct.

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For enzymes secreted into the intestinal tract to work best, the environment of the bowel needs to:

a. be acidic. b. be alkaline. c. secrete mucus. d. have motility.

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In client teaching for prevention of cardiovascular disease, the following should be included:

a. being overweight does not increase risk, but avoid obesity. b. maintaining lower HDL cholesterol levels can be protective. c. total cholesterol levels need to be checked every five years starting at 20 years old. d. attention to lowering risk factors needs to start when there is evidence of beginning disease.

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One of the key messages of the WIC Best Start campaign is the involvement of family and friends to make breastfeeding a success

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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